I'd have to say that a physics degree will compliment that B.S in comp sci quite nicely.
IMO no other program gives you such problem solving skills. Many who get their B.S in Physics end up going to medical school, law, and business.
I'm not that old (graduate physics student) but as I was growing up I remember doing such things like making homemade radios, mixing stuff in my chemistry set, and spending a lot of time catching and studying insects.
Is it different these days? We had video games (I had an atari 2400? and then a NES) but I remember spending a lot of time doing other "productive" things. These days you hear that kids are obese and spend too much time watching tv, playing vid games, or surfing on the net. I don't think that many kids get chemistry, electronics kits, or whatever other kind of stimulation they need to keep the sense of wonder alive.
IMO I think it's too late to try to get "most" people interested in physics when they're already in high school.
As a grad student in physics i've aided my professor in the construction of a VSM (vibrating sample magnetometer, 5T sweep field) and a low-temperature MOKE (magneto-optical Kerr effect) system which is housed in a vacuum chamber. I've had absolutely no fun dealing with hivac systems. So many parameters; such as the oil on your body, hair, microscopic defects in gaskets, and miniscule amounts of dust can really play a role on the vacuum that can be achieved. Then comes the fun of finding the leaks...ahhh! All in all, it was a good experience, though. So go build something.
Take it easy.
Actually, the debate continues whether or not pluto classifies as a planet (as vague as the definition is). Of course, Pluto is the only planet discovered by an American...and I have read that the American's are the most vocal when it comes to keeping Pluto's planet status...
I have a bumper stick I bought at the APS meeting that is basically the same idea...
Red Sticker : If this sticker if blue, then you are driving too fas.
Haven't you watched the episode of Myth Busters when they tested this! They concluded that the whole idea about cell phones causing the ignition of gas fumes is a myth.
This is just silly...not just the situation with the little girl, but the entire business about the RIAA suing people. I decided today that i'm only going to buy used CDs. It may not cause a huge dent, but hopefully others will do the same.
Yeah, there are magnets that can generate much higher fields. The catch is, they aren't DC magnetics. The fields created in pulsed magnets and in supercolliders are much higher than 25T, but they aren't constant.
I think you are exaggerating quite a bit when you say that "if they didn't contain the magnetic field that they are producing, they claim that it would erase everyone's floppies, hard drives, and credit cards in the entire city of Tallahassee."
The field dies off quickly as 1/r^2. The magnetic field needed to wipe out everybody's credit card in Tallahassee would unimaginable.
I had some research time at the NHMFL during the summer. To me it seemed that the facility is somewhat under-utilized. Perhaps it was the week we went , I don't know. The place seemed like a ghost town most of the time we were there. It is a very nice facility though. Will be going back in November.
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Perhaps, but for a telescope (especially one that detects the elusive neutrino) it makes sense to have a larger area (not volume).
I'm not so sure if this can be considered the largest. What about the VLA or LIGO?
Very interesting. I often hear that in the next few years a Nobel will be given related to graphene (Geim more than likely).
I agree. This is policy sets a dangerous precedent.
It's the way of the future.
I'd have to say that a physics degree will compliment that B.S in comp sci quite nicely. IMO no other program gives you such problem solving skills. Many who get their B.S in Physics end up going to medical school, law, and business.
I just got a notice that I owe $6.75 for returning Anchor Man two days late. What an awful movie it was.
How will roadrunner users be affected?
I'm not that old (graduate physics student) but as I was growing up I remember doing such things like making homemade radios, mixing stuff in my chemistry set, and spending a lot of time catching and studying insects. Is it different these days? We had video games (I had an atari 2400? and then a NES) but I remember spending a lot of time doing other "productive" things. These days you hear that kids are obese and spend too much time watching tv, playing vid games, or surfing on the net. I don't think that many kids get chemistry, electronics kits, or whatever other kind of stimulation they need to keep the sense of wonder alive. IMO I think it's too late to try to get "most" people interested in physics when they're already in high school.
Not sure if this should be posted under 'science'.
Plasma physicists have been saying this for a long time.
I'm sure QVC is happy it was featured on /.
As a grad student in physics i've aided my professor in the construction of a VSM (vibrating sample magnetometer, 5T sweep field) and a low-temperature MOKE (magneto-optical Kerr effect) system which is housed in a vacuum chamber. I've had absolutely no fun dealing with hivac systems. So many parameters; such as the oil on your body, hair, microscopic defects in gaskets, and miniscule amounts of dust can really play a role on the vacuum that can be achieved. Then comes the fun of finding the leaks...ahhh! All in all, it was a good experience, though. So go build something. Take it easy.
Actually, the debate continues whether or not pluto classifies as a planet (as vague as the definition is). Of course, Pluto is the only planet discovered by an American...and I have read that the American's are the most vocal when it comes to keeping Pluto's planet status...
Perhaps this section was added at this point so that the audience can have a moment of compassion for the "soon to become very nasty" creature...
I believe that those are not Black Isle games.
Planescape-Torment is one of my favorite games of all time.
I have a bumper stick I bought at the APS meeting that is basically the same idea... Red Sticker : If this sticker if blue, then you are driving too fas.
Haven't you watched the episode of Myth Busters when they tested this! They concluded that the whole idea about cell phones causing the ignition of gas fumes is a myth.
what do you think?
This is just silly...not just the situation with the little girl, but the entire business about the RIAA suing people. I decided today that i'm only going to buy used CDs. It may not cause a huge dent, but hopefully others will do the same.
Yeah, there are magnets that can generate much higher fields. The catch is, they aren't DC magnetics. The fields created in pulsed magnets and in supercolliders are much higher than 25T, but they aren't constant.
I think you are exaggerating quite a bit when you say that "if they didn't contain the magnetic field that they are producing, they claim that it would erase everyone's floppies, hard drives, and credit cards in the entire city of Tallahassee." The field dies off quickly as 1/r^2. The magnetic field needed to wipe out everybody's credit card in Tallahassee would unimaginable.
Yes, the lab uses 12% of Tallahassee's electric generating capacity.
I had some research time at the NHMFL during the summer. To me it seemed that the facility is somewhat under-utilized. Perhaps it was the week we went , I don't know. The place seemed like a ghost town most of the time we were there. It is a very nice facility though. Will be going back in November.